Here are a couple photos form the trusty old iPhone…. sorry for the quality but they were not allowing cameras in, oh well. I brought my son Jordan and we were surprised by Babalu with FRONT ROW seats ! Thanks Professor !
The fight started well standing but Babalu shot in to take Southworth down. They spent a good bit of time on their feet though and late in the first round, Babalu cut his opponent with a solid left elbow. It turns out that Southworth’s injury was too much for the doctor to allow him to continue. The crowd was upset but the decision has been made and all the hard work by our friend Babalu has paid off, he is now the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. From what I could hear (it was loud in there), our professor mentioned his students in his post-fight interview, I think it is cool that he keeps us in his mind as he is out there in the ring.
We should see him back at the academy after a visit to Brazil with family. When he returns, I am sure he will continue to teach while he prepares for his upcoming firht with Matt Lindland in January. We look forward to your return professor!
When I get an email from Heather. It included a photo that made me laugh out loud. Grace has been smiling at me for a couple days now and I am glad that Heather was able to snag this great moment!
Jordan joined me on this short shoot… Thanks again to Babalu for the time
And here was my assistant
My friend Regis Chen (here is his website) who also trains BJJ was there at the last tournament taking photos. Here are some photos he caught of me and Jordan. Mow I know the copyright says peshphoto, but they are his, I just wanted to protect them for him on the web.
Thanks Regis !
Here is Jordan fighting
Here are some from my 2nd fight
My silver
Our team
The 2 medal winners !
This past Sunday I was asked to document the Grand Opening for the Gracie Barra San Clemente Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy. It was a joy and a packed event. There were more BJJ Black Belts there at that one point than ANYWHERE in the world. Each Black Belt shared a technique with the guests and a lot was learned. Here are some photos.
Now here is Jordan with MMA Fighter Renato “Babalu” Sobral in a rear naked choke !!!
Jordan performing a hip throw on a 160lb adult !